The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on agenda item 10 to expand shelter capacity and other services for survivors of domestic violence, approving the item on the floor with a recorded vote of 13 in favor.

Council members described the proposal as the largest single-city investment in domestic-violence survivor services in Los Angeles history. A council speaker noted that "fifteen thousand survivors called domestic-violence hotlines seeking shelter; only 10% could access a safe bed," and said the city responded to tens of thousands of domestic-violence-related calls. That speaker also cited a city figure that 41% of people facing eviction had experienced domestic violence and said at least 16 local residents died last year due to domestic violence.

Councilmembers said the package expands shelter capacity by approximately 13% and funds enforcement coordination, outreach and other services intended to improve survivors' options and safety. The recorded floor count was "trece a favor" (13 in favor). Staff and councilmembers said implementation will require coordination across the City Attorney's office, LAPD, the Housing Department and shelter providers.

Next steps: Departments will implement the approved expansion, and council requested progress reports on shelter placements, enforcement of protective orders and service utilization.